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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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